Happy Hour Hustle

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You’re listening to 8THIRTYFOUR’s award-winning* podcast, The Happy Hour Hustle. We offer listeners the chance to experience the musings (or ramblings depending on how many glasses of wine she’s had) of the one and only, Kimberly J. Bode as she interviews notable clients, upstanding community members, and random passersby. Publishing a new episode the first and third Tuesday of every month. *nominations and awards pending

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Happy Hour Hustle #95: Renee Bauer

Mar 06 2024 26 mins

Kim and Maddie sit down with Renee Bauer, author of She Who Wins and owner of Happy Even After Family Law. They talk about leadership, strength and what it takes to ditch your inner 'good girl.'

Happy Hour Hustle #94: What's New in Digital Marketing

Jan 25 2024 31 mins

Are you up to date with Google's latest rollout? How is your business using AI? Did you hear what LinkedIn is doing now? The digital team at 8THIRTYFOUR walks through the latest in the Digital Marketing space.

Happy Hour Hustle #93: Let's Talk Crisis Management

Jan 08 2024 30 mins

Big or small, every company faces a crisis at some point. How you handle it could mean the difference between irreparable reputation damage and moving forward. Kim and Maddie talk about what it takes to manage a crisis, who's done it well and the importance of making a plan.

Happy Hour Hustle #92: Inside Influencer Marketing (Part 2)

Dec 15 2023 20 mins

We just could not get enough of our conversation Aly Zuiderveen and Chelsea Sinke, known by their usernames @helloalymay and @mygrandrapidslife. Hear what these Grand Rapids influencers had to say about their red and green flags, and where they think the influencer marketing industry is headed.

Happy Hour Hustle #91: Inside Influencer Marketing (Part 1)

Dec 07 2023 30 mins

Is anything moving faster than the influencer world? Probably not. We sat down with Aly Zuiderveen and Chelsea Sinke, known by their usernames @helloalymay and @mygrandrapidslife, for a look behind the curtains. Hear what they had to say about what marketers are doing right, what they're doing wrong, and much more in Part 1 of our deep dive into Influencer Marketing.

Happy Hour Hustle #90: Small Business Spotlight

Nov 22 2023 15 mins

Here at 8THIRTYFOUR, we are all about supporting other small businesses. Because let's face it, we're badass. Ahead of Small Business Saturday, we talked to two small business owners here in Michigan (who happen to also be our incredible clients). Amy Sparks, president of Goldie, and Kelly Stroburg, publisher of nearlywed, share their stories of how they got started, and what it's

Happy Hour Hustle #89: How to Overcome Burnout

Nov 15 2023 17 mins

Burnout has become a bit of a buzzword since the pandemic, but what is it really? Why do more women experience it? What can we do to overcome it? Dr. Dominique Pritchett, a nationally recognized mental wellness strategist and keynote speaker at this year's Inforum Capstone Dinner, joined us to talk about how to break the cycle.

Happy Hour Hustle #88: How a Government Shutdown Impacts Small Businesses

Oct 31 2023 27 mins

Federal employees are not the only ones hurt by a government shutdown. Small businesses and government contractors are also forced to reevaluate when our lawmakers can't agree on a budget. Kim talks with Sue Tellier, the CEO of JetCo Federal, about how the looming shutdown is already impacting small businesses and what we can do about it.

Happy Hour Hustle #87: Power of Female Rage

Oct 13 2023 15 mins

It's a core belief here at 8THIRTYFOUR... the future is female. And women are definitely having a moment. From our changing representation in the media to female stars taking over the world (looking at you Taylor), we're talking about the power of women and the power of female rage. If you want to read more, make sure to check out our blog.

Happy Hour Hustle #86: A Guide to Summer in GR

May 18 2023 8 mins

If you didn't already know, the 8THIRTYFOUR team loves a good drink... and patio... and rooftop... aaand the list goes on. In this episode, Derek, Emma, and Savannah sit down to chat about their favorite places to crack open a cold one and enjoy all the summer vibes. So, what do you say? Grab a drink and join us! If you want more recommendations, check out our blog on the Best Gr